Re: starting the serve outside of the playing space

On 18 Nov 2003 02:32:45 GMT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Michael Borga) wrote:

>Todd
>
>If this is correctly copied, and I have no reason to believe it isn't 
>
>>USAV 17.5.1 continues:
>>"The server may move freely within the service zone. At the moment of
>>the service hit or takeoff for a jump service, the server must be
>>completely in the service zone and not touching the court (end line
>>included) or the playing surface outside the zone. After the service,
>>the player may step or land outside the zone including the court."
>>
>
>Unless I am reading it incorrectly, it states that you may move freely in the
>service zone. Am I incorrect in the interp that the service zone is behind the
>endline and between the sidelines?

That is correct.

>If so, to leave the service zone would seem to be improper. I have never heard
>nor seen anyone interpret it that way but it seems to state it pretty clearly.

I agree, although I couldn't guarantee my interpretation is correct as
I don't have full access to the information US referees will have.

>Then again, it also pretty clearly states that you must be in the service zone
>at the time of contact/jump inferring that you may *not* have been in the
>service zone prior.

That's right. Seems like they've 'enhanced' the FIVB rules without
fully considering the consequences.


Best Regards
John McCabe

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